List Of Gift Hampers Given To World Leaders At G20 Summit By The Government Of India

The G20 Summit is one of the most important annual gatherings of world leaders to address global problems. Every year, different countries organize the G20 Summit. This year, India organized the G20 Summit and welcomed various world leaders to India.

Notably, it has always been a tradition at world gatherings like the G20 to exchange gifts and hampers with world leaders. The main reason it was done was to foster diplomatic relations between the host country and the invited countries. Not only this, but the tradition also celebrates diverse cultures and promotes mutual understanding among world leaders.

However, not many know that these gifts are carefully selected. They are culturally significant and reflect the rich heritage of the country. For example, we organized a G-20 summit this year, so the gifts we distributed to world leaders also represented the culture of our country. These gifts also symbolize the importance of global cooperation and diplomacy for us and the whole world.

These gifts and artifacts not only carry artistic values but also historical and symbolic values. So, let’s have a look at the specially curated and chosen gifts for the world leader from India:

1. Treasured Traditions: Sheesham Wood Sandook with Brass Patti

“Sheesham Wood Sandook” refers to a traditional wooden box. It is typically crafted with sheesham wood, a type of rosewood known for its high-class durability and beautiful grain patterns. The “Brass Patti” is a brass strip that is used on the Sandook to add an extra layer of elegance and decoration to the box.

This “Sheesham Wood Sandook With Brass Patti” is a result of high-class craftsmanship found only in India.

2. Red Gold: The Saffron from Kashmir

Saffron, known in Hindi as Kesar, is one of the most exotic and expensive spices in the world. In India, the Kashmir Valley is the only place known for high-quality saffron production. The Kashmir Valley is known for supplying and producing the finest quality saffron all around the world.

The name “Red Gold: The Saffron from Kashmir” refers to the best-quality saffron from Kashmir.

3. The Champagne of Teas: Pekoe Darjeeling and Nilgiri Tea

Our country, India, is the second-largest tea producer in the world. And probably the best-quality tea producer in the world. Pekoe Darjeeling Tea and Nilgiri Tea are the two most celebrated and renowned tea varieties produced in different parts of India. They are of exceptional quality and flavor and are associated with high prestige.

“The Champagne of Teas: Pekoe Darjeeling and Nilgiri Tea” suggests their high quality among various teas, which is very similar to Champagne’s status among wines.

4. The texture of rare luxury: Kashmiri Pashmina

“Pashm” is known as wool in Persia. But in Kashmir, it is known as a type of wool that is produced from the undercoat of certain breeds of domesticated goats. These goats are commonly known as Pashmina goats or Changthangi goats. Pashmina wool is considered a rare luxury and is mostly offered to royalty.

“The texture of rare luxury: Kashmiri Pashmina” refers to a shawl made of Pashmina wool, which is mostly used to bestow honor upon anyone.

5. Wealth from Wilderness: Sundarbans Multiflora Mangrove Honey

The Sundarbans are one of the biggest mangrove forests in India and Bangladesh. It is renowned for its pristine and natural environment. It is also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its biodiversity. It is a vital habitat for many wild animals, like the Bengal tiger.

“Wealth from Wilderness: Sundarbans Multiflora Mangrove Honey” means the high-quality multiflora honey produced from a variety of nectar sources in the Sundarbans.

6. A cup beyond compare: Araku Coffee

The word “Araku” signifies a region known as the Araku Valley, located in Andhra Pradesh, India. This valley is famous for producing organic coffee of the highest quality, which stands out among many coffee varieties. Its production mostly involves sustainable and eco-friendly practices and processes.

“A cup beyond compare: Araku Coffee” means the exceptional quality of Araku Coffee, which offers a taste experience that is unmatched and truly special.

7. India’s Pride: Khadi Scarf

Khadi is a cloth that originated in India. Khadi is not just a textile but a symbol of India’s rich cultural heritage and its struggle for independence. It is a handwoven fabric mostly known for its eco-friendly clothing material and beautiful texture. This fabric was named by Mahatma Gandhi himself.

“India’s Pride: Khadi Scarf” refers to the scarf made of Khadi material by lots of rural artisans in India.

8. A Fragrant Story: Zighrana Attar

“Attar” means perfume or fragrance. Zighrana Ittar is a perfume hailing from a city in Uttar Pradesh named Kannauj. This Zighrana ittar has a very rich history and cultural significance as it is made with a century-old tradition of making perfume, or Attar. It resonates with the rich heritage of Kannauj.

“A Fragrant Story: Zighrana Attar” signifies that it’s not just a scent; there is a story, history, or tradition behind it.

9. Coin Box

On July 26, 2023, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji launched two special postage stamps and coins related to India’s G20 logo. This is done to celebrate India’s G20 presidency.

One of these postage stamps demonstrates the togetherness of G20 members, and the other one represents India’s diversity and rich cultural heritage. The coins are of denominations 75 and 100, which represent 75 years of India’s independence and 100 years of freedom.

“Coin Box” represents the box having a frame that includes these special postage stamps and the newly launched coins by our country.

Gifts received by the spouses of world leaders

The above are the gifts given to world leaders as a remembrance of India’s G20 Presidency Summit. Other than this, India not only gives gifts to world leaders but also to their spouses as a mark of respect. These gifts are given below:

1. Argentina’s First Lady Marcela Luchetti received a Banarasi silk stole in an Ebony Jali box.

2. Australia’s First Lady, Jodie Haydon, received a Kashmiri Pashmina stole in a papier-mache box.

3. Rosângela da Silva, wife of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, received a Kashmiri Pashmina stole in a papier-mache box.

4. The spouse of the president of Indonesia, Iriana Joko Widodo, has been given an Assam stole in a Kadam wood box.

5. The spouse of the prime minister of Japan, Yuko Kishida, received a Kanjivaram stole in a Kadam wood Jali box.

6. Akshta Murthy, spouse of the prime minister of the United Kingdom, got a Banarasi stole in a Kadam wood box.

7. The spouse of the prime minister of Mauritius, Kobita Ramdanee, received an Ikkat stole in a teakwood box.

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